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Farms at risk as peers call for urgent drought resilience plan
England could face daily water shortages of up to five billion litres by 2055 unless urgent action is taken to protect farms, food production and…
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Food price shocks a 'permanent burden' as harvests and input costs bite
Food price shocks are becoming a permanent burden for households as poor harvests, extreme weather, war and volatile energy costs keep pushing up the…
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Land managers urge action after UK's first 'megafire'
The UK is not prepared for the rising threat of major wildfires and must put farmers and land managers at the centre of prevention, Scottish Land &…
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Welsh farmers could see manure spreading rules eased
Welsh farmers could be given more flexibility over when they spread manure after the rural affairs minister signalled a move away from fixed closed…
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Repeat slurry pollution costs Devon farm nearly £20,000
A Devon farm partnership has been ordered to pay £19,468 after repeated slurry pollution incidents affected a tributary of the River Yarty. D I & R…
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Upland farms face scrutiny as MPs launch evidence call
MPs are seeking evidence on how England’s upland farms can be supported as pressure grows to balance food production, nature recovery and climate…
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Farmers to help deliver £30m wildlife habitat fund
Farmers and land managers in England’s protected landscapes are set to help deliver a new £30 million government-backed wildlife habitat fund. The…
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Rare livestock breeds 'at risk' under new disease control plans
Rare livestock breeds could be left vulnerable to disease outbreaks if smaller herds and flocks are excluded from new government animal health…
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NFU warns sheep farms fighting for survival amid rising costs
Britain’s sheep farmers are under increasing pressure from soaring costs, climate uncertainty and falling support payments, the NFU has warned. The…
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More than 300 tonnes of farm plastic recycled across south Wales
Welsh farmers have recycled more than 300 tonnes of agricultural plastic in just six months, smashing targets aimed at reducing pollution in some of…
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